Scheduler/Project Controls Specialist

Post Date

May 26, 2026

Location

Portland,
Oregon

ZIP/Postal Code

97232
US
Aug 03, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Project Manager

Req #

POR-9e6d2038-e8cb-4a75-b73f-7d7a0cb29221

Pay Rate

$46 - $57 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A public utility company is hiring a Project Scheduler and Controller supporting the PMO team for capital Transmission and Distribution projects. This role will primarily focus on construction scheduling and work planning, while also supporting project controls, material tracking, and cost-related activities as needed. This role supports multiple project teams and is responsible for building and maintaining project schedules, tracking progress, and ensuring alignment across planning, procurement, and construction phases.

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Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or related field
• Strong experience with: construction scheduling, work planning, schedule updates and progress tracking
• Experience with scheduling tools (Primavera P6 preferred, MS Project acceptable)
• Understanding of construction lifecycle and project phases
• Strong Excel skills
Experience supporting infrastructure, utility, or construction projects

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Power utility experience
• Knowledge of power utility materials
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems
• Experience with project forecasting, cost tracking, or materials tracking
• Experience supporting large capital projects ($1M+)
Exposure to outage coordination or utility planning

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.